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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good four star read.
Paige had seen an artist technique on a painting that got her traveling to go seek out the unknown artist named Mark. When she gets to the farm and meets Mark she is immediately attracted to him. Mark enjoys painting as more of a hobby, and he is not interested in making it more than it is. He is happy on his horse ranch adopting older horses. Eventually she does convince him to do a show. There is a twist that ends up bringing them closer, can they keep things professional or will they give into their feelings?

Overall this was a fun read. I really enjoyed this couple. And I love horses so that was an added bonus. The author did a great job with her writing and I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today/

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read! It was a very descriptive read as well. This is like your typical contemporary romance novel, with romance of course, a lot of feel good scenes, with an artsy twist. I really enjoyed reading this one, since I really haven’t read a romance centered around art before. I hope to read more from this author in the future!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paige and the Reluctant Artist

I’m a sucker for animals and they usually are my favorite character in the book and as much as I like Paige and Mark, Storm Cloud stole my heart.  I could picture him and his personality in my mind and knew it was love.

Paige’s priority is her job, aside the fact she is good at it, she also loves it which in turns helps her in success.   She sees a piece and entranced by it and eventually it’s creator the moment she lays on it and him.  Their attraction was instantaneous but she refused to get out of her head.

Mark is about as down to earth and humble a very rich man could be.  Money isn’t his focus except how it helps the animals he rescues.  He gets in his head too but like Paige.

This was a sweet love story that I enjoyed.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paige and the Reluctant Artist is such a sweet romance where two hurt individuals surprisingly find their way into each other’s lives. They both harbor some bad feelings from a past relationship which colors their opinion of everyone they meet.

Paige and Mark seem completely opposite from first glance as she is a sophisticated city girl, and he is a handsome painter from the country. They are brought together because Paige is an art curator for a very grand art gallery and Mark’s artwork is one-of-a-kind. She tries to persuade him to do an art show at the gallery, but he is adamant about staying in Montana and taking care of his rescue horses. Will she be able to convince him to share his breathtaking art with the world or will he send her back to the city with nothing but sorrow?

I enjoyed this cute love story because the characters are lovable but just a bit out of touch for me. I adore the relationship between Mark and his horses, but particularly with the main mare, Storm Cloud. I recommend this quick yet enchanting romance!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Wendy Wary

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After a failed relationship with a former client, Paige swears to keep things strictly professional moving forward. When she discovers a new talent for her boss’s art gallery to represent, she goes to Montana to meet with Mark, the artist, and convince him to sell his work at a show.
Mark, who doesn’t need the money, just wants to stay on his ranch and continue his rescue efforts for old horses that would otherwise be put down. Painting is a hobby and release for him, but he’s not interested in Paige’s offer. The woman, however, he’s intrigued by, despite his own previous heartbreak dealing with an ex-fiancee, whom it turns out was only in it for his money.
Paige feels a connection to Mark, but holds to her vow to keep things professional, at least for some time. The pull for both is strong, but Paige continues to push away, despite convincing Mark to do a show with a guarantee of a large sum of money to help his rescue efforts. She has to fight her personal reservations while staying with him as he completes the paintings, which becomes more difficult with time.
By the time the show comes around, Mark tires of the mixed signals and overhears a conversation that jeapordizes any chance of the two finding a happy ever after.
Only when his rescue horse, the one that he painted and caught Paige’s attention with, falls ill do the two come back together. The question becomes if the pair can overcome their stubbornness and history to finally accept one another and begin a true relationship.
This was an enjoyable read with lovely characters. The author did a nice job of weaving the personalities of the animals into the story, as well.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderfully written read full of heart! That is how I would describe this story of Paige and Mark. Paige is totally captivated by Marks paintings and upon meeting him the man himself as well. She has been hurt badly by a previous relationship where she was involved with a client so to say she is reluctant to have anything other than a professional relationship with Mark would be a huge understatement. The attraction and connection they have to each other is so strong it truly can not be denied. Can Paige see past her broken heart and dissolve the defences she built to protect herself, to fight for a chance at a future they have both only dreamed of? Well that is the big question isn’t it! do yourself a favour and grab a copy of this book you won’t be disappointed!!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Whitney Morrison

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a sweet read! I loved Paige and Mark was perfect for her, even if he was reluctant at first. This book was well written and I had trouble putting it down because I just fell in love with the story line. If you enjoy contemporary feel goods this is definitely the book for you! This was the first time I have read anything from this author but I can guarantee it won’t be the last.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Michelle G

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick read. Paige was taken with Mark from the getgo… What’s not to love? Horses, wide open spaces and romance. I haven’t read anything else by this author but enjoyed this read. As someone who lives in Aus I have formed an affinity with Montana and this book fed that addiction. Worth the time to read!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Michelle Collier

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a sweet story. Paige is trying to get past her previous relationship. She is just there to do a job. She was not going to fall for a client. Mark doesn’t care about the money his art could bring. Paige is intriguing. Can he win her heart? Can he break down her walls?

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paige is a New York art curator who comes across this beautiful painting and she just has to know the artist. Her boss is able to locate the artist and sends Paige to the beautiful scenery of Montana to convince him to showcase in their gallery. Paige meets up with Mark who makes no qualms in telling her that he is not interested in any way, shape, or form of being an artist in their gallery. He doesn’t, however, hide his immediate interest in Paige.

I loved this super quick read and would recommend this author. It’s the first book I’ve read of hers but her characters are loveable and relatable. The writing style has a great flow to it and is believable. I look forward to more of her work!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paige is a curator at a gallery in New York City. She is really good at her job and especially likes to find new artists to showcase in the gallery. When she spots an amazing painting of a horse by Mark Richard’s who lives in Montana. Mark is not a big fan of sharing his art so Paige decides to fly out to Montana to speak to Mark in person. What they don’t realize right away is their mutual attraction of each other.
The story is easy to read, I connected to the characters and got invested in their thoughts and feelings, and the descriptions of Mark’s home and pastures make you feel like you’re in Montana. Overall it is a cute story of love at first sight that takes you through a couple who’s finding if they can overcome past relationship issues and become a couple.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a really sweet read and one that I really enjoyed. When I first read the synopsis I wasn’t sure it would be my kind of story and worried I wouldn’t connect with the characters but I was wrong on both things! I will say that it wasn’t that instant connection but I grew to care about the characters over the story. I liked Paige, she clearly loved her job and it was important to her, the author certainly got that across well and she seemed like a genuinely nice person. I actually really liked the fact that Mark was a billionaire but not your typical one I would normally read about – it actually made for a refreshing change. There were a few slower parts in the story but as a whole I really did enjoy it and would definitely recommend to others!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by M Policicchio

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was so excited for this book when I read the blurb. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The story is sweet. Mark is a wealthy rescuer of horses. Mark’s parents died when he was young, leaving him with a desire to help animals and the means to do so. Mark has a hidden talent, painting. He paints with such skill and feeling that you can practically feel the power and muscle of each horse he paints. Paige, a sought after gallery curator, spots a painting of Mark’s. Paige is enthralled. She must get him to agree to a show in New York at the gallery she represents. Paige goes to Montana, where Mark lives, to get him to agree to paint for her gallery. Instalove connection. Each has their own baggage they have to battle to allow themselves to believe that they could love again.

I enjoyed the description of the scenery, the paintings, and the horses. The author did a fantastic job with these elements. For me, it was the lack of dialogue that bogged this sweet story down. I needed to hear these characters more to connect. The author told me everything I needed to know but, again for me, left me wanting more interaction not only with the characters but between the characters.

Maybe this delightful story just wasn’t my cup of tea after my typical fare. The story is enchanting, the characters darling. I just didn’t connect. Sorry.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia

Paige and the Reluctant Artist is a sweet Contemporary Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until the end. This is a fairly new author to me and my first book I’ve read but I’m definitely going to check out what other books she has. This is a story about Paige and Mark, Paige is a curator at a posh New York Art Gallery who sees a painting of a beautiful of a horse and now she must track down the Artist in Montana. Mark is a amazing artist and owns Carmel Ranch and rescuer of horses. Mark is attracted to her but is reluctant about putting his paintings in the gallery until she makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Get ready to be taken on quite the journey with these two and a horse named Storm. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a sweet romantic book. I love how the author used all the different aspects to entertain the reader. This is my first book by this author and I am glad I read it. I felt myself drawn into the storyline. The characters were relatable. This is a feel good book that is a must read.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paige and the Reluctant Artist is a romance story between Paige, curator for a New York gallery, and Mark, a billionaire philanthropist rescuing horses in Montana. At a show in NY, Paige sees a beautiful painting of a horse and is sucked into the scene. After seeing this painting she is in need of meeting the artist and getting him to the gallery for a show. She comes to find out that the horse is a real entity and is entranced by its majestic presence. Mark really only paints for enjoyment and doesn’t need the money. However, Paige convinces him by telling him she will donate the earnings to a rescue. To make sure her investment is sound, she moves into his “mansion”, in Montana, until the paintings are complete. This situation is dangerous because since the first day they have met, each has been smitten with the other, but Paige’s past keeps her from wanting to engage those feelings.
I enjoyed Paige and Mark’s love story. I thought this brought about a different plot from the normal billionaire romance. I also loved how I wouldn’t consider this story a slow burn, but at the same time it was. I really liked Mark as a character. He was down to earth, sweet, rugged, and kind. This was displayed throughout the entire story. Paige I thought was okay. As a female there were times I just wanted to hit her upside her head and say “what the hell are you doing girl?” I wish there wasn’t so much disbelief in the happiness on her part throughout most of the story. I think I just get so upset when the characters don’t see what is right in front of their face and can’t get out of their own way, but I also understand the need to have it within the plot. Overall, it was a fast read and very enjoyable.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Bethany Rollins

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I adored this story! Paige is an art curator who is sent to Montana to procure Mark, a rancher and rescuer of horses who’s artistic skills have captured her attention. Upon meeting, both have an undeniable attraction but past relationships for both parties creates tensions and questions for them and a possible future. This is a fast read that is filled with love, amazing characters, friendships, and second chances. We also get to meet Storm Cloud who is simply an amazing horse! I will absolutely read this authors future writings.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Piper Foster

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Pagie and Mark. This book is quite slow and gradually get into the story. At times it feels like the connection between the characters is forced there intreactons don’t flow well. However the romance is sweet once you get to it. Darci Garcia done great on the Historical aspect of this book. I feel like the characters and story could of had more of a punch than it had.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Karyn Taylor

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a heart-warming contemporary romance by an author that was new to me. From reading the blurb it seemed like the type of book I normally enjoy reading, so I decided to give this author a chance. I’m glad I took the chance as I enjoyed this book and would definitely read more of this author’s work.
Paige Lister is mesmerised by the artwork of painter Mark Richards and decides to go visit him in Montana to convince him to produce work for the gallery she works at. What she wasn’t prepared for was to fall for the sexy, brooding artist and his lifestyle in Montana.
Mark Richards is determined that painting is just a hobby while he works on his ranch rescuing horses. He wasn’t prepared for the whirlwind that is Paige Lister.
I really enjoyed reading Paige and Mark’s story. It’s pretty much lust at first sight for both of them but how could they possibly make a relationship worth with the very different lives they both lead? This makes for a very interesting story that had me wanting to keep turning the page and reading more. The characters are very well written and the story flows well keeping you engaged throughout.
I’d definitely recommend this book.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Codi Parham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Codi Parham

I fell in love with these characters immediately. I was rooting for Paige throughout. As a lover of animals and rescues, I found it particularly exciting. I love everything about the main characters, their kindness and their spunk. Go ahead, read this now!

 

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Jo Frizzell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was beautifully written! The author did an amazing job illustrating the setting with words alone. I could see everything each of the characters saw solely because of the words the author used in their descriptions. Their characters were so fabulously written too. I adore the alternating points of view, giving me an understanding of both Mark and Paige. The friendship between Paige and Camilla was fabulous too, it was obvious that the two were very close, almost like family. If you like a happily ever after, I would definitely recommend this beautiful journey!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Vanessa Watts

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a completely new author to me and while looking for a beach read I stumbled across this book which sounded interesting. Albeit if you’re looking for a good beach read romance novel then definitely give this one a try.

We begin by meeting Paige, an art curator, constantly on the hunt for new artists and pieces for her art exhibit. This is when she stumbles upon a painting that absolutely blows her away and she knows she must have more from this artist. I mean how hard could it be convincing someone to paint for her gallery? This is where Mark enters the story, he is a ranch owner, horse rescuer, and artist. Unfortunately Paige didn’t plan on Mark not wanting to paint more for her gallery nor the sparks that fly between them. Can Paige convince Mark to give her more paintings? What about the sparks between them can Mark move past the tragedy from his past to embrace a future with Paige? If these questions leave you intrigued you should definitely pick up this book to find out just what happens.

While I loved this cutesy romance I would have liked to have a dual perspective a little more to add more depth to the characters. It was a great read and if you like romance mixed with sexy cowboys and animals then this book is right up your alley!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was written by a new author to me. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it’s a romance and the cover has a cat on it. Cats are always a wonderful way to get me to pick up a book. What I found was a very cute story with romance and animals combined. I thought the writer did an amazing job with describing what was taking place. I could visualize the surroundings in my mind. I also thought that she did a wonderful job with the characters, and I felt like these could be personal friends of mine. I did feel like it took a little too long for them to connect but once they did, WOW what a connection it was. This was a very fast paced book for me as I was unable to put it down. I even snuck in some reading while at work. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of romantic stories. I look forward to picking up more books from this author.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story idea is good. But it is very hard to get into the actual story. I struggled connecting with the characters. There seems to be chunks missing that interrupts the flow of the story. This is also is a very descriptive or narrative story. I really enjoy more dialogue to get a feel of the characters. Like I mentioned above the idea is good and after finishing it I was able to get the gist of what the author was trying to say.

I loved the idea of rescuing horses and I admire Mark of doing what he did. He does have some nice staff and friends that I enjoyed getting to know.

Overall this is an okay story. I really wanted to love it. Sorry

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of those have to reads ❣️📕

Paige has been burnt and is still healing after her narcissistic ex Kyle and is focused on her job which she is brilliant at just by the why and she seems happy with her rescue kitty Chloe and best friend Camille but she has so much love to give , she has such a beautiful heart and I kept all fingers and toes crossed that she’d give Mark a fair chance

Mark , where I start with this beautiful man , yes I called a man beautiful and I can because he has more money than he knows , yet he’s humble , he’s been hurt yet he yearns to win Paige’s heart , he saves horses so what is not to fall in love with ….also the man is a gifted artist

They say you know a persons heart by the way they treat animals and that’s why these 2 truly are a match base in heaven ❣️🙏

There were a few times I just wanted to shake Paige and tell her to snap out of it but Camilla best me to it 😱😂🤦‍♀️

I loved Paige , Chloe , Camilla , Steve and Mark and I’ll share them with a happy heart ❤️

P.S. Storm Cloud you own my heart ❤️🐴

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sweet contemporary HEA
3.5stars
This was an engaging book with angst, humour and drama. It is an easy read and the characters are likeable. At times I felt the story was missing something but that could have just been me. The writing did not lack in description and the romance was slow burn. Recommend for lovers of sweet romance stories.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia is a sweet contemporary romance with a western element, angst, drama, and animal rescue. Being the first book that I have read by Ms. Garcia I didn’t know what to expect from her work- but the blurb intrigued me and seemed to promise something different to what I had been reading of late- so of course I had to buy a copy to find out what happens.
Paige Liston absolutely loves her job as a curator at a popular art gallery. She takes her job very seriously and is always on the lookout for artists to add to the gallery’s collection. So when she stumbles on a striking painting that really moves her, she is determined to hunt down the artist and sign him to the gallery. But the artist isn’t going to be the easy assignment she thought- especially with the instant connection and chemistry she that begins brewing. Keeping things professional is going to test her work ethics to the core- not to mention having to endure the wilds of Montana- what more does this city loving woman need to endure to win her artist? You will really need to read all the interesting developments for yourself….
While I did enjoy the story for the most part, I did feel that the dialogue and character interactions were a little stiff or stilted in parts. It is well written, but the ‘connection’ between the characters, and therefore with me, just didn’t seem to gel. Maybe I was just having an ‘off’ reading day, or maybe the more ‘intense’ stories I have been reading of late have distorted my perspective a little. So, I will wait a few weeks and then go back and reread this story to see if I still feel the same way, or not. The way the blurb read with the artist/art curator element, rescued animals, a gorgeous homestead/ranch in Montana, and everything else should have been enough for this to have earned five stars from me- and believe me, I really wanted to LOVE this book, so I am a little disappointed with myself that I feel this way. Stay tuned for my re-read..

Thank you, Darci Garcia!

 

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Paige and the Reluctant Artist is a sweet romance. You can tell Darci is passionate about writing through her narrative. The story easy to read and is set with vividly painted words which delight the senses and inspire the imagination for its setting. I would have liked to see the story is told in dual POV which would give the reader that better insight in to all characters. However, that is just my personal preference.

The characters are likable and you can feel their emotional connection. Whilst I enjoyed the story, I was hoping for a little something more to give it a greater impact. Darci does inflect humour and animals into her story giving another dimension.

If sweet romance is your thing, then you will like this story so grab a copy today.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Amy Brennan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can tell you that I was caught off guard by Paige and Mark’s story more than once. Their love story is certainly one that is a slow burn, you know what’s coming, or at the very least, you hope that the end brings all the happiness to them both. I love how this author built up both characters so that the reader is able to connect with them, and understand the choices they make, at least, most of them, and is able to root for them regardless of the hurdles they may encounter.

I hope that this author continues to weave these tales, as I found it very easy to read, and even more difficult to put down. In fact, I devoured this novel in one day! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a sweet, country living type of read. Well done!

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was definitely drawn to this book since it takes place in Helena Montana and I was born and raised just an hour away. It was fun to see the writer’s depiction of Montana and the beauty of the state! We meet Paige a New Yorker who has worked hard to become a respected art curator for a top gallery. She is sent to Montana to meet Mark, a reluctant painter, who she wants to represent. From the moment they meet, the chemistry is electric between them. Mark finally agrees to do the paintings and Paige plans to stay in Montana with him on his horse rescue ranch until they are complete. Unfortunately, Paige has been burned romantically and so has Mark. They have to figure out if they can overcome their pasts to make their future together. I couldn’t put the book down and devoured it in one sitting. The characters are well written and multidimensional. The descriptive language really brings to life the beauty of Montana, the paintings, and the horses. My heart broke when we learned more about their pasts and their separate traumas. The author did an amazing job of pacing in the book and drew you into the story. Overall a very sweet and steamy romance story with some interesting twists. I haven’t read other stories by the author previously, but I will definitely be checking out her other works.

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